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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.74, 358.40 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.74, 358.40 and 149.22 is: 205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.74 : 358.40 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.74/358.40 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.74x = 358.40 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.74x = 53,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,479.70/259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.90

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